The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).

Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.

The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.

Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.

The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.

The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.

The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.

The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).

The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.

A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).

What the section is mostly about

psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which creates the plot's suspense.

struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot.

A character who does not undergo a significant change over the course of a story.

A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight etc.

In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem.

Character vs. Character

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

a pastime or hobby; a profession practiced with enjoyment

connected with speaking or with the voice

habit-forming, hard to break away from, easy to say yes to.

to speak against, to say the opposite of.

the act of saying words for someone else to write down.

A person who commands and rules with total authority

To say what will happen in the future, often using reason or experience.

The words of decision from a jury.

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Term	Definition
Exposition	The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).
Rising Action	Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.
Climax	The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.
Falling Action	Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.
Resolution	The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.
Plot	The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.
Protagonist	The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.
Antagonist	The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).
Theme	The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.
Conflict	A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.
Setting	Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).
Central Idea	What the section is mostly about
Characters	The plural of character
Internal conflict	psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which creates the plot's suspense.
External conflict	struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot.
Static Character	A character who does not undergo a significant change over the course of a story.
Dynamic Character	A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight etc.
Character vs. Self	In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem.
Character vs. Character	This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.
Character vs. Nature	This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.
avocation	a pastime or hobby; a profession practiced with enjoyment
vocal	connected with speaking or with the voice
vocalist	singer
addictive	habit-forming, hard to break away from, easy to say yes to.
contradict	to speak against, to say the opposite of.
dictation	the act of saying words for someone else to write down.
dictator	A person who commands and rules with total authority
predict	To say what will happen in the future, often using reason or experience.
verdict	The words of decision from a jury.

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